Job Summary:

The Lead Production Technician position is responsible for providing daily leadership, personnel guidance and support for production work. They will be an active participant within the team and serve as the primary day-to-day downline lead. The downline lead should have a thorough working knowledge of SOP’s and be able to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practices.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Completing daily and weekly production goals in the assigned work center

• Organizing and leading work team(s)

• Scheduling daily rotation assignments

• Demonstrate self-direction and initiative

• Assisting with training and mentoring new hires and temporary employees

• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in response to changing production schedules and staffing arrangements

• Ensure downline staff compliance with GMP, food safety, and physical safety standards

• Assisting the Production Supervisor with employee reviews

• Effectively communicate production delays to different levels of leadership

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reading production and delivery schedules to accompany stacking patterns.

• Sorting and transferring procedures, arrangement of packages on pallet and destination of loaded pallet.

• Observes moving packages on conveyor to detect defective packaging ensuring it is properly placed in reject line

• Used label maker as needed to correct defective packaging

• Physically transferring packaging on to pallets following pallet configuration from order instructions

• Inspects labels visually to ensure legible traceability

• Ensure that the correct packaging materials are being used for the product being produced. Track and document machine/equipment down-time

• Know how to use LOTO (lockout Tagout) and apply it correctly

• Use and apply 5S standards to their work areas

• Understand/communicate machine/line specific KPIs and report to management

• Own daily performance KPIs for multiple production lines

• Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• CIP, COP, and SIP before and after production

• Basic Math Skills

• Housekeeping/Sanitation

• Forklift duties

• Troubleshooting

• Batching and Processing assistance

• QA monitoring and recording assistance

• Assist in allergen monitoring program

Required Skills/Abilities:

• One year of experience working with machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred

• Understand the responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the palletizer

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong time management skills with the ability to work without extensive supervision

• Has knowledge of pallet discharging conveyors

• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards

• Attention to detail

• Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork

• Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment

• Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent

• Forklift certification within 3 months of hire
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts

• Perform repetitively or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds

• Occasionally lift to 50 pounds at times

• Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting

• Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment